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Controlling phosphate levels on dialysis
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? Based on current evidence, it is unclear if lowering blood phosphate towards a normallevel is always a good option for patients receiving dialysis. The PHOSPHATE trial istrying to find out if controlling blood phosphate levels results in a longer life and a betterquali...
read moreCollapsed Lung
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...
read moreYear 3 Student Doctors (Liverpool)
Last updated on Monday, November 24, 2025
The MBChB curriculum provides an opportunity to further enhance all clinical placements, based on student evaluations, quality visits and the changing face of healthcare practice. The School of Medicine feel this model allows students to get the very best clinical experience across all partner si...
read morePre-term birth
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT What is this study about? Preterm birth (PTB) happens when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% of babies are born preterm worldwide. PTB can have a serious impact on the lives and health of children and families. Researchers have found specific genet...
read moreBreast cancer
Last updated on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Wirral Breast Clinic is located at the Clatterbridge Hospital main site, as part of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust. We offer a comprehensive range of services including breast screening; rapid access to diagnostic tests; breast surgery, family history assessment, and br...
read moreDementia Care
Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
Our aim at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals is to continually improve dementia care and deliver outstanding compassionate, person-centred care. What is dementia? The term ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that include loss of concentration and memory problems, mood and behaviour change...
read moreDisability (including Learning Disability)
Last updated on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
WUTH is committed to supporting staff and patients with a disability or long-term health condition and has signed up to the Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. Further details for the scheme can be found on the links provided. WUTH is committed to ensuring staff with disabilities and long-...
read moreLetter from Buckingham Palace to mark Arrowe Park's 40th anniversary
Last updated on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Wirral University Teaching Hospital has received a letter on behalf of HM the Queen to mark the 40th anniversary celebrations of Arrowe Park Hospital. The Queen officially opened Arrowe Park Hospital on 4th May 1982 and there will be a history display in the foyer of the hospital on Wednesday, 4...
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